Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Modesto. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cindy Malekos retired from StanCOG one month after Executive Director Rosa De León Park was fired following a civil grand jury report that found over $100,000 in questionable vacation payouts — the agency board restored the five-week cap and launched an investigation as officials push for reforms. CBS News Sacramento
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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